Harm reduction hui begins
Harm reduction hui begins
The morning after the largest student party of the year, academics, police and politicians have rallied in Dunedin for the city’s largest korero on alcohol and its associated harms.
Naylor Love contractor killed on worksite named
Naylor Love contractor killed on worksite named
A 41-year-old project manager who died on a worksite after a metal gate fell on him has been named as his body has been returned to his home in the UK.
Preventive detention for prisoner who tortured and raped cellmate
Preventive detention for prisoner who tortured and raped cellmate
A prolific violent offender who humiliated, starved, stabbed, strangled and raped his Wiri Prison cellmate during seven months of torture has been ordered to serve an indefinite sentence.
Govt agrees to slash road user charges for plug-in hybrids
Govt agrees to slash road user charges for plug-in hybrids
Owners of plug-in hybrids such as the popular Outlander plug-in will pay less in road user charges after a change of heart by the government.
E-scootering wheelie-bin woman filmed pilfering plants
E-scootering wheelie-bin woman filmed pilfering plants
A woman using an e-scooter with a wheelie bin at the front has been filmed stealing plants from Christchurch's Mona Vale Garden Park.
Fire an increasing concern at adventure park
Fire threat an increasing concern for Christchurch Adventure Park
The threat of fire is becoming an increasing concern for the Christchurch Adventure Park, its manager says.
Missing Dunedin man last seen a week ago
Missing Dunedin man last seen a week ago
Police and family have concerns for a missing Dunedin man who was last seen a week ago.
Fog sends plane for a loop above Dunedin
Fog sends plane for a loop above Dunedin
An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Dunedin had people scratching their heads after it flew in a holding pattern above the coast this morning.
Peters doubles down on ‘Nazi Germany’ comments
Peters doubles down on ‘Nazi Germany’ comments, promises more today
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is doubling down on his comments likening Te Pāti Māori statements to Nazi Germany - and is promising to say more on the subject later today.
Emotional reunion with carers 52 years after crash
Emotional reunion with carers 52 years after Haast Pass crash
Dominique Vallette’s ambitious goal of tracking down the Cantabrians who nursed her back to health after she suffered spinal injuries in a car accident in 1972 has been fulfilled.
Arrested brothers face lengthy wait in jail
NZ brothers arrested in Thailand face lengthy wait in jail
Two New Zealanders accused of attacking a policeman in Phuket are unlikely to be sent home and will have to go through a lengthy court process, says a lawyer familiar with the Thai...
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Benefits, risks of proposed Aurora sale identified
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Benefits, risks of proposed Aurora sale identified
Consistent returns and reduced risk have been identified as key benefits for the Dunedin City Council if a proposed sale of Aurora Energy goes ahead.
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'Straight answer’ needed over Dunedin hospital funding
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'Straight answer’ needed over Dunedin hospital funding
The people of Dunedin deserve a straight answer about the funding of the new hospital, Labour health spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall says.
Record number of sea lion pups
Record number of sea lion pups
Department of Conservation staff ran out of microchips as sea lion pup numbers exceeded all expectations in New Zealand's wildlife capital this year.
Enraged learner driver rammed vehicle after 24km chase
Enraged learner driver rammed vehicle after 24km chase
Road rage in a Dunedin supermarket car park led to a learner driver following a man for 24km then ramming his vehicle, a court has heard.
Prof Ruru 'humbled and overwhelmed' by welcome
Prof Ruru 'humbled and overwhelmed' by welcome
The University of Otago’s first-ever deputy vice-chancellor Māori, Prof Jacinta Ruru, says she was humbled and overwhelmed by her welcoming.
24-hour gumboot run for mental health
24-hour gumboot run for mental health
They say living with depression and mental health challenges can be a bit like walking through mud every day.
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Steal cars, get locked up: judge
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Steal cars, get locked up: judge
A Dunedin Youth Court judge has warned that teenagers who repeatedly steal cars can expect to be locked up.